Just happened to pass by this very empty little bistro down the street from my home. Was a little concerned about it being empty, but walked in and was greeted warmly right away by the cutest recently landed Korean girl.
The decor was amazing. Beautiful and well thought through. The lighting piece above the bar was awesome and I want it in my house. The paintings were lovely too and shockingly started a great conversation between me and the hubby (our first art chat!!)
We had our choice of seats, so we took the corner booth near the door, which also gave us a great view into the open kitchen. Menus were distributed (Asian Latin Tapas) (on paper for now as they are testing the waters) and drinks ordered.
We ordered fried calamari (10$) and the shrimp ceviche (10$) and were very surprised when a free bowl of curry chips (6.50$) came in tandem. We think it was either a freebie as they had just opened, or a freebie because they were empty. Both the calamari and chips were hot and crunchy and absolutely to die for delicious. The ceviche was cold and creamy and perfectly balanced. A bit light on the salt, but that is fine dining for you!
For dinner I ordered the recommended marinated chicken with olive salad (16$). The hubby got the Argentinian steak with fries and added a side of shrimp (18$ +8$ for the shrimp). Both were absolutely perfect! The steak was a bit chewy, but it was due to a bit of connective tissue and not the cooking (which was perfect). The chicken was moist (brined maybe) and fall-y apart-y in my mouth-y.
After, we were offered dessert wine or coffee, we politely declined as we were stuffed to the gills. We did have a lovely chat with both Chef Manh (formerly of Supermarket) and Gina (the cutest server ever!) and after about two hours, found our way back home.
Came to 100$ total, including two beers and a glass of house red.
Loved it and cannot wait to go back.
Maybe tonight.